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Background. Inflammation has been associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and atherothrombosis. Aim. To determine differences in levels of proinflammatory and prothrombotic markers such as high sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hs‐CRP) and fibrinogen in subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), prediabetes, and T2DM and ...
Irma Isordia-Salas +7 more
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Combined therapy with cholestyramine and HMG-CoA reductase inihibtors in secondary prevention of coronary disease [PDF]
PURPOSE: To evaluate lipid profile changes associated with cholestyramine addition in hypercholesterolemic patients with established coronary heart disease under treatment with HMG-CoA reductase inihibtors that had not achieved the ideal value of LDL ...
Auriemo, Caio +3 more
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Adipokines as Possible New Predictors of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Case Control Study
Background and Aims. The secretion of several adipocytokines, such as adiponectin, retinol‐binding protein 4 (RBP4), adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (aFABP), and visfatin, is altered in subjects with abdominal adiposity; these endocrine alterations could contribute to increased cardiovascular risk.
Laura Pala +10 more
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The pathophysiology of chronic diabetic ulcers is complex and still incompletely understood, both micro‐ and macroangiopathy strongly contribute to the development and delayed healing of diabetic wounds, through an impaired tissue feeding and response to ischemia.
Raffaele Marfella +16 more
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Relationship of homocysteine, insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk factors among the brazilian Parkatêjê Indians [PDF]
Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. There are controversies about a possible relation between homocysteine and insulin resistance/sensitivity.
Andriolo, Adagmar +3 more
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***Identification of cardiovascular risk by triglyceride/HDL- cholesterol ratio in patients with chronic renal disease in hemodialysis***AIMS: To identify cardiovascular risk by triglyceride/high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-c) and to verify its association with socio-demographic factors, clinical parameters and body mass index in ...
Luciana Leitão Moraes +5 more
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Association between Overweight, Health Behaviors, and Insulin Resistance in School Children
The aim of the paper was to determine the association between children′s BMI, health behaviors, and HOMA‐IR. 1065 students (535M) aged 9.5 ± 2.1 y from 6 schools were examined. Questionnaires for healthy habits were completed. As all components could not contribute equally to overweight/obesity (OW/OB), a multiple regression analysis was done with BMI ...
V. Hirschler +5 more
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Metabolic and anthropometric profile of Aruák Indians: Mehináku, Waurá and Yawalapití in the Upper Xingu, Central Brazil, 2000-2002 [PDF]
The objective of this study was to describe the anthropometric and metabolic profile of Aruák Indians (Mehináku, Waurá, and Yawalapití) in the Upper Xingu, Central Brazil.
Baruzzi, Roberto Geraldo +5 more
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Diet and Age Interactions with Regards to Cholesterol Regulation and Brain Pathogenesis
Cholesterol is an essential molecule for brain homeostasis; yet, hypercholesterolemia and its numerous complications are believed to play a role in promoting multiple aspects of brain pathogenesis. An ever increasing number of individuals in modern Western Society are regularly consuming diets high in fat which promote the development of ...
Romina M. Uranga +2 more
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